For diabetics, or anyone looking to maintain stable blood sugar levels, getting higher quantities of vitamin D is one of the best things you can do. And the best way to get vitamin D? Spending some time in the sun. Studies have shown that increasing low levels of vitamin D can reduce vascular issues and improve the long-term health of people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, there’s no time like the present to start spending more time outdoors. You already know spending time outside makes you happier and healthier, but did you know that in addition to being good for your mental health and overall well-being, spending time in nature can also help balance your blood sugar?
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Carbs are getting a bad rap these days. While it’s not completely undeserved, we understand that it’s not usually as simple as a blanket “bad” or “good” statement anymore. With the variety of allergies and/or dietary preferences, the amount of do’s and don’ts can get pretty overwhelming, pretty quick.
An impressive body of scientific evidence over the last 15 years documents long term benefits of carbohydrate-restricted, especially ketogenic, diets. We now understand molecular mechanisms and why they work. Popular books and articles now challenge the advice ‘carbohydrates are good...
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What if we told you that sunlight is one of the most overlooked natural cures? The vitamin D absorbed by the sun has been proven to heal and reverse a host of medical ailments. The sun's anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and even anti-cancer...
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Low Carb. High Carb. No Carb. You’ve heard of them all, but which one is the best? If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that a low carbohydrate diet can be very beneficial for improving and maintaining proper...
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Butter! It Gets a Bad Rap. What if we told you that eating fat helped you gain energy and lose weight? That's right - eating healthy fats improves your mood and overall physique! Some fads come and go, but butter in...
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